Rotary International Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of John Burt
Jack was born on the family farm west of Rowan, Iowa as the eldest son of James L. and Laura Burt on September 5, 1926. He was baptized and confirmed in the Congregational Church in Rowan. In 1927 he was chosen as the best-looking, healthy baby at the Iowa State Fair. When the family found his medal they shared a good laugh. He attended the Blaine Township School for a year, and soon transferred to the Rowan Consolidated School and graduated from there May 12, class of 1944. He played...
